This software may not be able to protect your data from hackers and other bad actors, but for quick and easy folder protection, they are perfect. If you just need to protect your files and folders on Windows 10 computer from family members or colleagues and can live without encryption, simple password protection will work just fine for you. You can remove encryption following the same method after which, the folder will be visible and accessible to all Windows users. Unfortunately, if someone has access to your computer you are logged in, they will be able to access the folder. Other users will have to enter the password to access it. Now, only you can access this folder while you are logged in to your Windows user account.
The folder color will turn green confirming that it has been encrypted. Click on Confirm in the pop-up that follows and you are done.
Now check the checkbox next to Encrypt contents to secure data and click on OK. Right-click on the folder you want to encrypt and select Properties from the context menu and select Advanced under the General tab. If you are using Standard or Home edition, you are out of luck. However, encryption is only available in the Professional or Enterprise edition of Windows 10. Windows comes with built-in encryption to protect a folder and its content from other users and content over the shared network. Also Read: 12 Effective Ways to Stay Anonymous on the Internet Password Protect Folders in Windows 1.
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